Xestipyge

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Xestipyge

Xestipyge is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae. There are at least 10 described species in Xestipyge. [1] [2]

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<i>Plegaderus</i> Genus of beetles

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<i>Epierus</i> Genus of beetles

Epierus is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae. There are more than 50 described species in Epierus.

Tribalinae Subfamily of beetles

Tribalinae is a subfamily of clown beetles in the family Histeridae. There are about 11 genera and more than 220 described species in Tribalinae.

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References

  1. "Xestipyge Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. "Xestipyge Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 27 January 2018.


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